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Middle School East
Boyertown Area School District - Home of the Bears
Week In Review and a Look Ahead:
Friday, August 4, 2023
Principal's Message
We are a little over two weeks away from the start of a brand new school year and things are certainly picking up here at East! We are looking forward to the upcoming New Student Open House the next two weeks and seeing all of our students on the first day of school, Monday, August 21. Please note the valuable messages below to help our students kick off a smooth year.
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
New Student Orientation will take place on Wednesday, August 9th from 9:00-11:00 am and Tuesday, August 15th from 1:00-3:00 pm.
This is for all rising 6th grade students, as well as any students who are new to Middle School East for 7th or 8th grade.
You will have an opportunity to pick up a copy of your schedule and locker combination and practice finding your classrooms and opening your locker. You do not have to be here for the entire two hour period. You can stay for as little or as long as you need to; however, a parent and/or guardian must join you while you’re on school grounds. We will have 8th grade Bear Ambassadors available to help you navigate around the building and our library will be open to check-out books.
6th GRADE BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
6th Grade Back to School Night will take place on Wednesday, August 16th from 6:30-8:00 pm. There will be a brief presentation in the auditorium as well as another opportunity to find your classes, practice with your locker, and meet your teachers. Grades 7 and 8 will have their Back to School Night on September 18.
Picture Day- Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Picture Day is on Wednesday, August 23. All orders must be completed on-line. Please click HERE to access ordering information.
Fall Musical at MSE!
Student Schedules
Students' schedules for the 2023-2024 year will be available on Tuesday, August 8. Click HERE for access to the Infinite Campus Portal.
Fall Sports
It is not too late to sign up for fall sports! Students entering grades 7 or 8 who are interested in cheerleading or playing football, field hockey, girls' soccer, or boys' soccer, please submit your completed paperwork no later than August 15. Athletic forms are available here.
Some of our fall sports are in jeopardy of not happening if we do not get enough students signed up. Invite your friends to join you!
Important Documents
There are several important back-to-school documents that will be shared with families over the next few weeks. These documents include:
· The Annual Student Information Verification (Must be completed by all families) was opened to guardians on July 31st. An email was sent to all of our families with instructions. Please click HERE to access the letter and complete the yearly critical update by August 21, 2023.
Will be distributed in homeroom on August 21:
· Limerick Emergency Letters (Must be completed by all families)
· Technology Usage Fee Letters (Must be completed by all families)
· Integrated Pest Management Letters notification via email
Important Dates!
IMPORTANT! 7th Grade Immunizations
The PA Department of Health mandates two additional immunizations for entry into the 7th grade. Please note if immunizations are not completed by the first day of school, students could face temporary exclusion until proof of immunizations are received.
The required immunizations are:
· 1 dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis)
· 1 dose of MCV4 (Meningococcal Conjugate vaccine).
Please check with your child’s Primary Care Physician to ensure they are up to date and submit a copy to the MSE nurses’ office if you have not done so already.
28 PA Code § 23.3 (a) requires a dental examination for all children in the 7th grade. Exams completed after July 1, 2022, are considered acceptable to meet this requirement.
Please submit proof of these requirements as soon as they are complete to ensure there is no disruption in your child's education.
Summer Reading Information
In order to start next year off on the right note, students are expected to have their summer reading assignments completed before the school year begins. Please click on the appropriate link for you.
Rising 9th Grade Summer Reading Letter
Rising 8th Grade Summer Reading Letter
Rising 7th Grade Summer Reading Letter
School Counselor Information
MSE School Counselors Contact Information (counselors will return to school August 7):
Allison Thomson (Class of 2028/Grade 8 School Counselor)
Phone #: 610-473-3991
Charlee Malfaro (Class of 2029/Grade 7 School Counselor)
Phone #: 610-473-3987
Angela Bellino (Class of 2030/Grade 6 School Counselor)
Phone #: 610-473-3990
Community Bulletin Board
BASD is proud to host our online Community Bulletin Board. The electronic bulletin board features district and community activities, events, clubs, resources, and more. The board is updated regularly and is an excellent source of information regarding things happening throughout our community and beyond. Be sure to check it out regularly!
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Middle School East
2020 Big Road
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
(610) 754-9550